Patents by Inventor Ian Welsford

Ian Welsford has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING HEADACHE PAIN
    Publication number: 20240001123
    Abstract: Methods and systems for improving headache pain by using feedback mechanisms are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: William Hsu, Ian Welsford, Mark Van Kerkwyk, Vimel Ganesan
  • Systems and methods for improving headache pain
    Patent number: 11679263
    Abstract: Methods and systems for improving headache pain by using feedback mechanisms are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: REALEVE, LLC
    Inventors: William Hsu, Ian Welsford, Mark Van Kerkwyk, Vimel Ganesan
  • System, Method, and Apparatus for Neurostimulation
    Publication number: 20220008723
    Abstract: An implantable neurostimulator includes a lead comprising a plurality of electrodes at a distal end, and an implant body including electronics for controlling operation of the electrodes. An electrical connector establishes an electrical connection between the electronics and the electrodes. The implant body includes a first portion of the electrical connector, and the proximal end of the lead includes a second portion of the electrical connector. The first and second portions of the electrical connector are connectable to establish the electrical connection between the electronics and the electrodes. The lead is configured for initial implantation in the patient and the implant body is configured for subsequent implantation in the patient. The electrical connector is configured so that the connection of the first and second portions can be performed with the implant body and the lead positioned at a surgical site in the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: William Hsu, Ian Welsford, Mark Van Kerkwyk, Vilma Ganesan, Bruce Levin
  • NEUROSTIMULATORS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20210275814
    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system for treating a medical condition in a patient. The system can include a neurostimulator that is in electrical communication with a remote transducer. The neurostimulator can be sized and dimensioned for injection or insertion into a pterygopalatine fossa (PPF) of a patient. The remote transducer, when activated and brought into close proximity to the patient's head, can cause the neurostimulator to deliver an electrical signal to a target neural structure located within the PPF to treat the medical condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: William Hsu, Anthony Caparso, Thomas Luhrs, Ian Welsford, Mark Van Kerkwyk, Vimal Ganesan
  • NEUROSTIMULATORS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20190290908
    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system for treating a medical condition in a patient. The system can include a neurostimulator that is in electrical communication with a remote transducer. The neurostimulator can be sized and dimensioned for injection or insertion into a pterygopalatine fossa (PPF) of a patient. The remote transducer, when activated and brought into close proximity to the patient's head, can cause the neurostimulator to deliver an electrical signal to a target neural structure located within the PPF to treat the medical condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: William Hsu, Anthony Caparso, Thomas Luhrs, Ian Welsford, Mark Van Kerkwyk, Vimal Ganesan
  • METHODS OF IMPROVING CRANIOFACIAL PAIN AND STROKE RECOVERY
    Publication number: 20190269876
    Abstract: Methods of improving craniofacial pain or stroke recovery via neurostimulation are provided. Methods include first screening the subject for neurostimulation based on the subject's responsiveness to a block of the sphenopalatine ganglion or branch thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: William Hsu, Ian Welsford, Ashlea Mittelstaedt, Bruce Levin
  • SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR NEUROSTIMULATION
    Publication number: 20190201695
    Abstract: An implantable neurostimulator includes a lead comprising a plurality of electrodes at a distal end, and an implant body including electronics for controlling operation of the electrodes. An electrical connector establishes an electrical connection between the electronics and the electrodes. The implant body includes a first portion of the electrical connector, and the proximal end of the lead includes a second portion of the electrical connector. The first and second portions of the electrical connector are connectable to establish the electrical connection between the electronics and the electrodes. The lead is configured for initial implantation in the patient and the implant body is configured for subsequent implantation in the patient. The electrical connector is configured so that the connection of the first and second portions can be performed with the implant body and the lead positioned at a surgical site in the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: William Hsu, Ian Welsford, Mark Van Kerkwyk, Vimal Ganesan, Bruce Levin
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING HEADACHE PAIN
    Publication number: 20190201694
    Abstract: Methods and systems for improving headache pain by using feedback mechanisms are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: William Hsu, Ian Welsford, Mark Van Kerkwyk, Vimel Ganesan